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Kevin's comments: Head Over Heels Pinot Grigio from Victoria displays subtle yeasty aromas of apple and passionfruit leaf on the nose. This is complemented by typical cooler climate fresh characters of green apple, orange zest and grapefruit giving a full palate with a zingy mouthfeel.
HEAD OVER HEELS
PINOT GRIGIO
Berton Vineyards is located near the village of Eden valley, in High Eden a sub region of the Eden valley in South Australia. This is a region of rugged beauty straddling the ridge that is the divide between the Eden valley and the Barossa. At this altitude, the cool climate provides ideal conditions for the production of high quality fruit.
Berton Vineyards was established by Cherie and bob Berton in 1996. Since then the company has expanded to include Chief Winemaker James Ceccato, Finance Director Jamie Bennett, Sales Director Paul Bartholomaeus and Business Manager Rachel Wood. Bob Berton is managing director. All have a long experience in the wine industry and who, together with Bob and Cherie, constitute a close knit and determined team.
Winemaker James Ceccato set out to source wines from cooler areas reflecting the typicity of these regions. The Berton team were ?Head Over Heels? with his wine samples and the name stuck
HEAD OVER HEELS PINOT GRIGIO
Grapes: 95% Pinot Grigio and 6% other.
Region: 68% King Valley, 21% Adelaide Hills and 11% Victoria.
Tasting Notes: This Pinot Grigio displays subtle yeasty aromas of apple and passionfruit leaf on the nose, which are complemented by the typical cooler climate fresh characters of green apple, orange zest and grapefruit, giving a full palate with a zingy, tingling mouthfeel. Alcohol 12.5%
Serve: Perfect slightly chilled with tossed salads or grilled fish or simply anytime! This wine has been made to drink now but will cellar for 2 years.
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